SEATTLE — For much of the 20th century, a sprawling complex in the desert of southeastern Washington state turned out most of the plutonium used in the nation’s nuclear arsenal, from the first atomic ...

The facility is situated on a remote Pacific Island where America carried out nuclear tests in the middle of the 20th century ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Radioactive waste held in underground tanks has begun to be transferred for the first time to the massive Hanford nuclear site ...

Nuclear power plants are used primarily to generate electricity, and while they're often thought of as a cleaner energy source, there is a drawback. These power plants produce waste. This waste is ...

SEATTLE (AP) — For much of the 20th century, a sprawling complex in the desert of southeastern Washington state turned out most of the plutonium used in the nation’s nuclear arsenal, from the first ...

Nuclear energy is one of the most polarizing topics when it comes to ways of generating electricity. On one hand, there are those who believe nuclear is a much better alternative to fossil fuels and ...

Nuclear energy is often regarded as the cleanest power source on Earth. Unlike coal or gas, nuclear power plants don't release smoke and other contaminants into the air. They produce massive amounts ...

DOE gets more time to decide where to grout Hanford liquid radioactive waste for disposal. Options include on-site Hanford, Perma-Fix in Richland, or sites in UT or TX. Spokane and Oregon officials ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah company is seeking permission to bring in low-level radioactive waste from Canada for disposal at a facility in Tooele County, which has sparked concern from some ...

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts found that Poland is making progress in safely managing its radioactive waste and spent fuel management activities, an essential part of ...

In historic step, radioactive waste moved to massive Hanford treatment plant. DOE aims to produce certified glass canisters by Oct 15, 2025, under court order. Plant will glassify low-activity waste ...